I don't usually cover the preview of new episodes, but since this is all we're getting for a while, I'm giving you the bonus plan. If you're so spoiler-averse that you skip promos, etc., begone. I hope you have happy winter holidays of your choice. I'll see you on January 10th.

Preview voice-over: "January 10th. She's been a stripper. An addict. And a murderer." We cut to a scene of SMG and Andrew. SMG: "Can we just leave the past in the past?" The word naughty flashes across the screen. Voice-Over-Guy: "And you haven't even seen her naughty side." There's a bunch of quick flashes, and one of them includes NNBBFF, Andrew, Logan and Juliet in some party situation, at Park Ave. Another seems to be at the same party, based on Juliet's wardrobe. SMG (as, it must be, Bridget) is wearing her hair in bangs now, and it's much blonder. She marches up to Logan and punches him in the face. I've been waiting for Buffy to punch Logan (who I did love on Veronica Mars) for at least 4 years. Juliet gasps. SMG yells (I think, at Logan), "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE. NOW!" I only have two things to say to that. 1: Wow. 2: Grrr Argh.

I hope you have a great, safe, happy time over the holidays, and that you won't forget about our little soap that could, during the stupid hiatus. Before you go deck your halls, spin your dreidels, and fa la la your las, please grade the episode at the top of the page. And don't forget to join us in the show thread. Andrew has left a trail of rose petals to mark your path.